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EastEnders veteran Patsy Palmer is quitting the soap after more than a decade playing Bianca Butcher.
The actress, who is reportedly moving to Los Angeles in a bid to build a career in Hollywood, will leave the BBC1 show this year.
Show bosses have said they will not kill off her character but have not decided on the storyline that will see her leave Walford.
EastEnders executive producer Dominic Treadwell-Collins said: " We are so sad that Patsy has decided to leave us, but completely understand that it's the right time for her.
"Bianca won't be leaving Albert Square until the Autumn, so there's still a lot more to come from her on screen this year - and the door will be left wide open for her return. We won't be getting rid of Bianca's puffa jacket just yet."
A spokesman for the star said: " Patsy is really sad to be leaving the show as she loves playing Bianca and working with Dominic, b ut she knows it's the right decision at this time in her life."


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Police chiefs voice concerns to AG about Ariz. law
WASHINGTON (AP) – Arizona's new immigration law and similar proposals in other states would lead to an increase in crime, some police chiefs from around the country told Attorney General Eric Holder in an hourlong meeting Wednesday.
The chiefs told the attorney general that having to determine whether a person is in the United States illegally will break down the trust that police have built in communities and will divert law enforcement resources away from fighting crime.
If that happens, "we will be unable to do our jobs," said Los Angeles Police Chief Charlie Beck. "Laws like this will actually increase crime, not decrease crime."
Tucson Police Chief Roberto Villasenor said the requirements of the new law are so burdensome that "we doubt the federal government can even handle the numbers of people we will bring to them" on immigration status.
The new law "puts Arizona law enforcement right in the middle" at a time when police budgets are already in crisis, said John Harris, president of the Arizona Association of Chiefs of Police.
On Monday, the FBI reported that both violent crime and property crime dropped dramatically last year, a trend the police chiefs said could be imperiled if immigration is added to law enforcement's responsibilities.
The Obama administration is weighing a possible court challenge to the Arizona law and "the attorney general said he would be making decisions fairly quickly," though he did not elaborate, said Harris, who is police chief in Sahuarita, Ariz.
The chiefs, who spoke to reporters after the hourlong meeting with Holder, said the subject of filing a lawsuit never came up.
Holder has expressed reservations about the new law, saying it could lead to racial profiling. Three weeks ago, the Justice Department's civil rights division head told some Arizona leaders that DOJ staff is analyzing the potential effects of the new state law.
The other police chiefs in the meeting were from Philadelphia, Houston, Minneapolis, San Jose, Salt Lake City and Montgomery County, Md. The meeting was facilitated by the Police Executive Research Forum, a Washington, D.C., organization of self-described progressive police executives from the largest city, county and state law enforcement agencies.
Arizona immigration law empowers police to question anyone they suspect of being in the country illegally. It faces five lawsuits, including two from individual police officers, and two people filed paperwork this week to begin gathering signatures for separate ballot measures opposing the law.
Two previous proposals for ballot measures were abandoned, one because backers weren't confident they could win the issue in November. The other was scrapped because its backers feared voter support for the law would trigger constitutional protections and prevent future changes by lawmakers.
The Arizona law goes into effect July 29.

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Be Wary of "Calorie Blockers"
Stephen Barrett, M.D.
Many people wish that a pill or potion could counteract the effect of eating more than one needs to maintain weight. Many thieves cater to this wish by selling "miracle" products claimed to block the absorption of food components.
In the early 1980s, "starch blockers" were claimed to contain an enzyme extracted from beans that could block the digestion of significant amounts of starch. The enzyme works in the test tube, but the human body produces more starch-digesting enzymes than these products could possibly block. In addition, undigested carbohydrates that reach the large intestine can ferment and cause trouble. In 1982, the FDA received more than 100 reports of abdominal pain, diarrhea, vomiting and other adverse reactions among users of "starch-blockers." As the reports poured in, the agency took regulatory action and drove most of these products from the marketplace.
During the early 1990s, Cal-Ban 3000 was said to cause "automatic" weight loss by decreasing appetite and blocking the absorption of fat. Its ingredient was guar gum, a soluble fiber used in small amounts as a thickener in sauces, desserts, syrups, and various other foods. Guar gum has some medically recognized value as a bulk laxative, a cholesterol-lowering agent, and an adjunct to controlling blood sugar levels in certain diabetics. But it has not been proven effective for weight control.
When taken by mouth, guar gum forms a gel within the stomach that may contribute to a feeling of fullness and block absorption of a few nutrients. However, neither of these characteristics is enough to produce weight loss. Many overweight people keep eating even when their stomach signals that it is full. Moreover, if food absorption is decreased, the individual may eat more to compensate.
But Cal-Ban tablets were not merely ineffective. When placed in water, they would swell to 4 or 5 times their original size and assume the consistency of putty. The U.S. Food and Drug Administration collected reports of at least 17 cases of esophageal obstruction among Cal-Ban users. Hospital stays were required by ten of these people, one of whom died. Other reports of harm involved stomach obstruction, upper and lower intestinal obstruction, nausea, and vomiting.
Extracts of Gymnema sylvestre, a plant grown in India, are alleged to cause weight loss by preventing sugar from being absorbed into the body. Chewing the plant's leaves can prevent the taste sensation of sweetness. But there is no reliable evidence that the chemicals they contain can block sugar absorption or produce weight loss.
In recent years, chitosan capsules have been claimed to cause weight loss and lower blood cholesterol by binding fats in the stomach and preventing them from being digested and absorbed. Some sellers refer to chitosan as a "fat magnet." It has even been marketed as a weight-control product for dogs. Chitosan is derived from chitin, a polysaccharide found in the outer skeleton of shellfish such as shrimp, lobster, and or crabs. Although chitosan may decrease fat absorption, the amount contained in the capsules is too small to have much of an effect. Scientific studies have found no significant differences in weight or serum cholesterol levels between subjects who took chitosan and those who received a placebo.
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Epidermolytic Ichthyosis (EI)
Other names: ichthyosis hystrix; ichthyosis bullosa of Siemens; b-CIE; bullous congenital ichthyosiform erythroderma; (formerly epidermolytic hyperkeratosis (EHK)
Inheritance: autosomal dominant (50% new mutations)
Incidence: rare (1:300,000)
Key findings:
- skin: generalized redness; thick, generally dark, scales that tend to form parallel rows of spines or ridges,especially near large joints; the skin is fragile and blisters easily following trauma; extent of blistering and amount of scale is variable
- nails: thickening or dystrophy of one or more nails (common)
- hair: often sparse; no shaft abnormalities
Associated findings: none
Age at first appearance: birth
Long-term course: blistering is usually most severe at birth and improves significantly with age; scaling is lifelong; infection of blisters and blisters caused by infection is common
Diagnostic tests: skin biopsy shows characteristic changes; analysis of cellular DNA
Abnormal gene: Keratins K1, K10 or K2
Clinicians seeking to confirm a diagnosis should visit FIRST's TeleIchthyosis site to submit a case to experts in ichthyosis.
To learn more about epidermolytic ichthyosis, follow this link.
Learn more about FIRST's Regional Support Network - connecting affected individuals and families with each other. Or call the FIRST office at 800.545.3286.
This information is provided as a service to patients and parents of patients who have ichthyosis. It is not intended to supplement appropriate medical care, but instead to complement that care with guidance in practical issues facing patients and parents. Neither FIRST, its Board of Directors, Medical & Scientific Advisory Board, Board of Medical Editors nor Foundation staff and officials endorse any treatments or products reported here. All issues pertaining to the care of patients with ichthyosis should be discussed with a dermatologist experienced in the treatment of their skin disorder.


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It's CASE-ing Tuesday again. Today's card is from page 13 of the Stampin' Up 2016-2017 catalog. Each week Catalina and I pick a card to CASE. Then we share them on our blogs and invite you to play along on our Facebook group. To check out Catalina's CASE-ing Tuesday card see HERE!
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What is CASE-ing? The acronym CASE stands for Copy And Share Everything. When you CASE you can change nothing, a few things, or sometimes the card you are CASE-ing turns out looking completely different than the original.
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Top attractions in Milan
Milan Cathedral and Rooftop Ticket
Best of Milan Tour with Skip-the-Line to Duomo & Last Supper
Tirano to St. Moritz: Bernina Red Train Return Day-Ticket
Bus Transfer from Malpensa Airport and Milan Central Station
Leonardo3 - The World of Leonardo Museum Entrance Ticket
Milan Hop-on Hop-off Bus Tour: 72, 48-Hour or 1 Day Ticket
Milan: Bergamo Airport Transfer
Milan: La Scala Museum and Theater Tour
Milan: Science and Technology Leonardo da Vinci Museum Entry
Branca Tower Entrance Ticket
From Milan: Lake Como and Bellagio Day Trip
Top sights in Milan
Top 10 things to do in Milan
Milan boasts one of the most cosmopolitan cultures in Italy - its rich artistic history laid the foundations upon which fashion and design could flourish. Here are some of the city's highlights, whether you're looking for art, history, or simply want to go home looking a little more stylish!
Santa Maria delle Grazie
We'd forgive you for thinking this church's appeal lay in its clash of Gothic and Renaissance styles, but it also just happens to be the home of Leonardo da Vinci's famous Last Supper!
The Last Supper
Fun fact: Da Vinci's genius may have been indisputable, but he lacked experience painting frescoes. The work began to deteriorate soon after completion, so go see it before it's too late!
Teatro alla Scala
Also simply known as La Scala, Milan's opera house has played host to some of the greatest singers and musicians of the past 250 years. Its world-beating reputation remains intact today!
Galleria Vittorio Emanuele II
Few of the city's other historic attractions are considered as high a credit card risk as the Galleria Vittorio Emanuele II – one of the world's oldest and best shopping malls!
Milan Cathedral (Duomo)
Italy's largest church looms over Milan's main square, heavily adorned with ominous sculptures right up to the gilded bronze "Madonnina" on top of its main spire.
Sforza Castle
The Sforza Castle was one of the largest in Europe. Today it's home to important museums such as the Museum of Ancient Art and the Museum of Musical Instruments.
Duomo Square (Piazza del Duomo)
Stretching over 17,000 square meters, Milan's duomo square has room not only for the city's vast cathedral, but many other top attractions, like the Royal Palace.
Brera Picture Gallery (Pinacoteca di Brera)
Milan's Brera Picture Gallery boasts some of Italy's most significant paintings, with works by Raphael, Titian, and Caravaggio on display.
San Siro Stadium
Tour the grounds of AC Milan's famous San Siro stadium, which has hosted not only some of soccer's defining moments, but also musical greats from Bob Marley to Bob Dylan!
Navigli District
The historic Navigli district takes its name from the ancient canals that once connected the city. It's also home to some of the best restaurants for traditional Milanese cuisine!
Planning Your Milan Visit
When to go?
Milan is a year-round destination that doesn't really deal with peak seasons. Instead, it offers a wealth of events and exhibitions, so check the programs at its theaters and museums before you book your trip. If you're interested in Fashion Week, you have two to choose from! The autumn/winter collections are flaunted in February and March, and spring/summer in September and October.
How many days?
You could see most of Milan's key places of interest within a couple of days, but consider a long weekend if you want to shop or mellow out a little longer in its dynamic culture.
How to get around?
Driving in Milan can be a hair-raising experience! Fortunately it has an incredibly easy-to-use public transportation network. Tickets for its metro, bus, and tram routes must be bought prior to boarding. They must then be validated at the metro turnstiles or red boxes on board the buses and trams. The city also has a bike sharing scheme in place. More information can be found at bikemi.com.
Good to know
- Language
- Italian
- Currency
- Euro (€)
- Time Zone
- Country Code
- +39
- Best time to visit
- Spring or summer
Things to Do in Milan
Top Attractions in Milan
Cities in Italy
Other Sightseeing Options in Milan
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What people are saying about Milan
Excellent - it was so busy we would've missed so much without it
Loved everything about it. Quite small group with excellent guide. The earphones are a great idea and the only way to enjoy the Duomo is do a guided tour as it so busy and queues are so long. The rooftop tour is breathtaking If you have precooked online my tip would be ignore the queue into the ticket office and go straight to the front desk to pick up your headphones and meet your guide - otherwise you'll be queuing For ages. There should really be a big sign saying all precooked customers this way!!! Note you will have to leave ID for your headphones - passport or driving license etc
Our guide was a very passionate & knowledgeable young woman.
It was disappointing to know that despite knowing the need to stop tours due to a "state" funeral being held at the Duomo, the ticket office still sold tickets for terrace walk. We were fortunate to have time to return later in the afternoon to walk the terrace, but others had no time & found it difficult to get a part refund. The jumping the queue is definitely well worth the extra money...on any other day that's not interrupted by a funeral.
Overall, great journey, no fuss, bus driver helpful. Affordable.
Great way to reach Milan center from Malpensa Airport without having to pay a fortune for the taxi! As long as you don't have more than 2 bags! Our coach journey was fine with the Bus air conditioned and the seats comfortable. The journey took about 50 mins. We had to ask the coach station assistant in the airport for guidance - once we got the bus stop number and details with the exit number, it was easy to find1 Got on board and relaxed.
Venice is a beauty, but wish that there was more time spent in city.
Had an awesome guide and driver. however, traveling time was rather long. Only had about 2 and half hours in Venice, and the rest was spent on traveling. The location from the app was not accurate, as the location listed was opposite a hotel, a hotel staff came out to ask me to walk a little round the corner and check for the buses.
Hassle free and fast transfer to the airport
Have always been traveling to Malpensa via taxi during business trip. This was a vacation, and its really hassle-free. The buses frequency was rather, quick my wait time was less than 10 mins after departure of the bus that was full, and the other bus came along.


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(CNN) -- Mind your language or face arrest.
That is the warning from London police to fans thinking of using the word "yid" at Sunday's potentially explosive Premier League derby game between Tottenham and West Ham.
England's Football Association recently said the word -- deemed anti-Semitic but chanted by some Spurs fans as a term of endearment -- had "no place in our game."
Tottenham, based in North London, has a large contingent of Jewish fans, with some even calling themselves the "Yid Army."
"Some words -- like the 'Y' word -- which historically have been perceived by some as acceptable, cause harassment, alarm or distress to others, and people who use this language could be committing a criminal offense," the Metropolitan Police said in a statement on its website.
Chief Superintendent Mick Johnson, Sunday's match commander, added that the decision wasn't taken lightly.
"This topic has been debated at length but our position is clear, racism and offensive language have no place in football or indeed in society," Johnson said.
"Those supporters who engage in such behavior should be under no illusion that they may be committing an offense and may be liable to a warning or be arrested.
"The Met has a long history of working with football clubs and the football authorities, including the FA, to educate, encourage and empower supporters to stamp out racism in football and to ensure that there is no misunderstanding about what constitutes racist language or behavior."
The authorities will be hoping the game doesn't mirror last season's fixture at White Hart Lane, when a section of away fans chanted, 'Adolf Hitler is coming for you.'
A West Ham season-ticket holder was later banned for life for performing a Nazi style salute.
It prompted then Hammers midfielder Yossi Benayoun, an Israeli international, to call the behavior "embarrassing."
Tottenham sits third in the Premier League, two points behind leader and North London rival Arsenal, while goal-shy West Ham is a point above the relegation zone.


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Banks and credit unions are increasingly adopting cloud technology and IT outsourcing in order to remain competitive, according to a new survey.
Many financial institutions are using IT outsourcing as a strategy to prioritize and execute technology projects, the survey found.
Others consider outsourcing the only viable solution for obtaining expertise needed to maintain their technical environments.
Computer Services Inc. and Cbanc Network surveyed 161 financial institutions across the U.S. to identify trends in cloud technology and IT outsourcing and identify areas in which they need more education and support.
The survey found that 23% of respondents planned to outsource more of their IT services in the coming year, compared with 14% in 2012. Ninety-four percent of institutions planned to outsource at the same level or more than they currently do.
Half of respondents reported that some percentage of their IT assets was already being delivered in the cloud, up from 38% in 2012. Those reporting no IT assets in the cloud dropped to 39% from 51% last year.
According to the data, 60% of financial institutions planned to outsource some percentage of their IT assets via the cloud over the next 12 to 18 months.
Survey respondents most commonly mentioned email encryption, backup, core banking applications and security as the cloud-hosted functions they were currently using.
Twenty-six percent of financial institutions reported use of core banking applications in a hosted environment.
The data showed that between 2012 and 2013, the most measurable growth in cloud/hosted applications occurred in security services, disaster recovery and hosted email.
In another finding, 45% of banks and credit unions believed that shared management between the cloud service provider and an in-house IT team made the most sense for the organization.
Respondents considered disaster recovery as the top benefit of cloud technology and IT outsourced services. They also benefited from simplified management processes, flexibility and scalability.
Security remained the biggest concern for 75% of financial institutions that had migrated services to the cloud. Compliance, loss of control and the costs and uncertainty of return on investment were also top concerns.
Nine percent of respondents said they had received guidance from their examiner or auditor on the use of cloud services, compared with 3% who had in 2012. However, 75% reported that they had yet to receive any guidance related to cloud technology.
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Monday, November 17, 2014
Thoughts on a Candlelit Monday
This morning a winter rain falls on the heels of a polar wind. The last of wet leaves fall from their branches. A heavy fog has settled in our corner of the piney woods. My heart feels heavy too. The weather forces me to stillness.
It's often the "little things" in life that interrupts focus from Truth and knocks me off-course. These days I find myself in new emotional territory as a mom. As usual I feel out of my depth. In truth, it's less about them, and more about me. Pride isn't easy to set down. Sadly, trusting never comes easy. For me, it is always the hard way.
In an attempt to comfort myself with the warmth of a cozy home I light candles, and the flame sparks a memory:
I will lead the blind by ways they have not known, along unfamiliar paths I will guide them. I will turn the darkness into light before them and make the rough places smooth. These are the things I will do. I will not forsake them. (Isaiah 42:16)
Like the strike of a match it flares: gratitude for promises given, and promises kept. We're not meant to walk in foreign lands alone. He brings the light, He will do it. "You need only to be still."
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Wednesday, November 12, 2014
Taking it In
"Jesus looked at him and loved him." - Mark 10:21
There once was a rich young man who had every thing on earth he could possibly desire. But when the Savior of the world looked in his eyes, and loved Him, that rich young man missed what he needed most of all.
I've read this story so many times: perched upon the edges of small beds while tucking brown headed children in for the night; studying with like-minded women who seek comfort for their weary hearts; enfolded in quilts, on cold winter mornings, while candles burn and coffee brews.
I've read it, but this week those six little words have fallen like whispers on readied ears: "Jesus looked at him and loved him." And I wonder, am I missing what I need the most because my focus is wrong? Am I staring in the face of The Loveliest of All, and yet still considering what else I should do?
He looks at me, and he loves me?
It's shocking, even after all these years.
This week has brought some amazing color to our little corner of the Carolina's. The trees are in full display and the sunsets have set my heart on the beauty of God's creative world. Several times I have been unable to adhere to the agenda; I've literally pulled off the road just to take it all in.
Golden leaves and fire skies. A walk in the woods with my man at my side. The beaming smile of a cowgirl at the end of the day. When I see these radiant displays of His glory, I can't help but ponder "he looks at us, and he love us… go and follow Him."
Isn't that what we all want, to be seen (truly known!) and loved anyway? With God that is possible. He promises it is so...
"Teach me, LORD, the way of your decrees, that I may follow it to the end." ~Psalm 119:33
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Friday, November 07, 2014
The Little House on the Hill: Gifts Recieved
~The time change. It changes more than just the minutes. It changes how I view them. The back yard is flooded with brilliant light that I would have missed just a week ago. Gaining an hour slows my pace and lengthens my thinking. There are still only 24 hours in the day, but something magical happens when the clock "falls back," allowing more time to enjoy beautiful warmth on a cool morning.
~ On Saturdays the people of this house scatter. It's very rare that we are all here, all day. Last weekend was the first weekend in so many months that we were all home. The Boy had a friend here, so I made a big pot of Albondiga soup and warmed up the tortillas. It had been so long since we had had a sit-down lunch together, it just made me happy. We still have dinner together most nights of the week, but there is something special about breaking
~I've written about the Camellia before, but her pink face shines when the cold winds blows in, and I'm thankful for the beauty of a creative God. My Camellia is heavy with blossom, a gift I always forget is coming.
~Our sweet Holland Lop, Penny, found a new home this week. We brought Penny home in March 2010, and she has really been a great pet. But as The Girl has gotten older and more involved with school and outside activities (not to mention the time her puppy takes to be cared for) poor Penny wasn't getting the attention she craved and deserved. We have a friend we met at The Barn, and she raises rabbits and shows them each year at different farming venues. We are so thankful for the gift of Penny, and we are relieved to know she will not only be given basic needs, but the attention and love we want her to have.
~My heart was craving extra solace this week. Not because of any particular burden I carry, or sadness that dwells, but because the changes of weather and time always turn my thoughts deeper. So I went to the website of our church in Fort Worth, Texas, Christ Chapel Bible Church. That body of believers holds a special place in my heart because I "grew up" there. I walked with the Lord through the deepest of sorrows, supported by that body, and as a result, my relationship with the Lord was changed for the better. I gathered strength in the Lord like I've never done before or since, and to this day I am grateful.
With all that said, I found myself digging through the archives of past sermons and found the #worthitall sermon series on the topic of suffering. If you are suffering, if you know someone who is suffering, or ever just wonder why suffering seems to mark our lives when we serve a God who has self-proclaimed to be good... please watch this series. The first sermon is entitled Only At Disneyland. Start with that one, and the link will direct you to the others. I'd recommend printing out the sermon sheets too. The whole series is a gift.
~ I'm so grateful to have shared a cup of tea (and a heaping dose of prayer) in my studio with my BritishBFF. My heart is full. In about six months time she'll pack up her blond headed family and move across the pond after nearly seven years of American living. The mix of feelings in my heart is more than I can write, but I'm thankful for this kindred spirit... and that we have already established Skype accounts.
~This week I had a conversation with a different friend to clear up a misunderstanding where I was at fault. I'm so thankful for God's grace, and that there are those who willingly and lavishly, extend grace when it's asked for.
These are just a few of the gifts I've received this week in the Little Yellow House on the Hill. Oh, that my eyes never dull, and I see many more...
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Monday, November 03, 2014
Just In Time
We had a cool day at the end of August that turned my focus to fall. I began to dream of sitting under a soft warm afghan with hot beverages in my hand.
Last year, with a few bucks in my pocket, I made an impromptu stop at the craft store. This is almost always the perfect storm for random purchasing of yarn. I came home with an (overflowing) armful of jewel-tone colored yarn, and a pound of stark white. And it sat on a shelf, for over a year, just waiting for inspiration to strike.
Sometimes, when I'm avoiding the laundry, or really any calling of the domestic life, I browse the inter webs for crochet inspiration.
It happened on that late August day, when the scent of fall came subtly on the wind. I found the recipe for my not-forgotten yarn: Purl Soho's Bear Rainbow Blanket.
The squares stitched up easily, though I did slightly change the corner stitches on the outside border of each square.
When I had the color part of the squares done, I didn't like the stark white, so I marched back to the store for something soothing and soft. I found a creme color that fit the bill.
This weekend I wasn't feeling well, still battling a chest cold I've battled for over a month. But my art classes were finished, and it was a good weekend to shut things down and sit a spell. So I rested and stitched putting squares together; tucking in yarn tails while the cold November air settled outside. In total it took eight weeks to complete, but she is finished just in time.
She might be my favorite afghan so far.
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Tracy Jeanne Rosenthal and friends.
After a successful conclusion of our 2014 Community Campaign yesterday, there are many positive feelings, and many things to say.
The format was an experiment. Our annual campaign, which is a significant part of our income each year, was shorter than ever before. We recognize that nature of online giving has changed since we started our appeals in 2001, and are sensitive to this now-crowded space. Inspired to innovate with our format by the success of 2009's $50,000 Web Page (which is still online, and well worth a look), we hoped that a grand finale, the 24-hour Internet Telethon, would carry us over the edge of our $20,000 goal. It did, in dramatic fashion. With just 20 minutes left, longtime Rhizomer and Telethon participant Tom Moody made the donation that carried us over the finish line.


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Title I, Part A (Title I) of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act, as amended (ESEA) provides financial assistance to local educational agencies (LEAs) and schools with high numbers or high percentages of children from low-income families to help ensure that all children meet challenging state academic standards. Federal funds are currently allocated through four statutory formulas that are based primarily on census poverty estimates and the cost of education in each state.
Once a state's EFIG allocation is determined, funds are allocated (using a weighted count formula that is similar to Targeted Grants) to LEAs in which the number of children from low-income families is at least 10 and at least 5 percent of the LEA's school-age population. LEAs target the Title I funds they receive to schools with the highest percentages of children from low-income families. Unless a participating school is operating a schoolwide program, the school must focus Title I services on children who are failing, or most at risk of failing, to meet state academic standards. Schools in which children from low-income families make up at least 40 percent of enrollment are eligible to use Title I funds for schoolwide programs that serve all children in the school. LEAs also must use Title I funds to provide academic enrichment services to eligible children enrolled in private schools.
EDs most recent data on participation in the program are from school year (SY) 2009-10. In SY 2009-10 more than 56,000 public schools across the country used Title I funds to provide additional academic support and learning opportunities to help low-achieving children master challenging curricula and meet state standards in core academic subjects. For example, funds support extra instruction in reading and mathematics, as well as special preschool, after-school, and summer programs to extend and reinforce the regular school curriculum.
That same year Title I served more than 21 million children. Of these students, approximately 59 percent were in kindergarten through fifth grade, 21 percent in grades 6-8, 17 percent in grades 9-12, 3 percent in preschool, and less than one percent ungraded.
LEAs target the Title I funds they receive to public schools with the highest percentages of children from low-income families. Unless a participating school is operating a schoolwide program, the school must focus Title I services on children who are failing, or most at risk of failing, to meet State academic standards. Schools enrolling at least 40 percent of children from low-income families are eligible to use Title I funds for schoolwide programs designed to upgrade their entire educational programs to improve achievement for all students, particularly the lowest-achieving students.
Title I is designed to help students served by the program to achieve proficiency on challenging State academic achievement standards. Title I schools with percentages of students from low-income families of at least 40 percent may use Title I funds, along with other Federal, State, and local funds, to operate a "schoolwide program" to upgrade the instructional program for the whole school. Title I schools with less than the 40 percent schoolwide threshold or that choose not to operate a schoolwide program offer a "targeted assistance program" in which the school identifies students who are failing, or most at risk of failing, to meet the State's challenging academic achievement standards. Targeted assistance schools design, in consultation with parents, staff, and district staff, an instructional program to meet the needs of those students. Both schoolwide and targeted assistance programs must use instructional strategies based on scientifically based research and implement parental involvement activities.
Under Title I, LEAs are required to provide services for eligible private school students, as well as eligible public school students. In particular, section 1120 of Title I, Part A of the ESEA, requires a participating LEA to provide eligible children attending private elementary and secondary schools, their teachers, and their families with Title I services or other benefits that are equitable to those provided to eligible public school children, their teachers, and their families. These services must be developed in consultation with officials of the private schools. The Title I services provided by the LEA for private school participants are designed to meet their educational needs and supplement the educational services provided by the private school. For additional information on services to eligible private school children, see the U.S. Department of Education Office of Non-Public Education website.


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[International: London Calling]
Here in London, people are taking a keen interest in the US presidential elections as the nominating contest escalates with 24 States voting tomorrow on "Super Tuesday," on their choice of who should carry their party's banner in the fall elections.
Reaction based on random interviews conducted with people on the streets of London show considerable knowledge of political developments in the States--many people are rooting for Senator Barack Obama to make history as the first Black president of the U.S., while others voice their doubt about his prospects.
"I know he is a Black American senator running for leadership of the Democratic Party of the United States," says Robert Williams, 47, a Black married father of two and a civil servant.
"My feelings are really good towards him; he's got a great chance given the stage of the United States at the moment. The economic melt down and all the war in Iraq, I think the appetite could change and he's really great."
Williams believes Obama is the best placed to deliver change. "Mrs. Clinton is part of the Washington Mafia and people are not going to trust her."
He concedes that as an African American, Obama may face challenges he wouldn't otherwise. "I think he's the best chance for a Black man to come and give it a really, really hard shot," Williams says.
"I hope he does. Clinton has a lot of baggage with her which can divide America. Therefore, I hope Obama wins and I hope he gets the support he needs. I'm very glad that the Kennedy's are supporting him which is a massive, massive boost to his campaign."
Some Londoners have considerable expectations of Obama. Sean Humphrey, 21, a South London rapper and song writer believes that Obama's arrival on the scene was destined.
"It's been in our wildest dreams that a Black man could ever run to be the president of such a huge and powerful country," he says. "It is great to see a Black man being given a chance like this. I just hope he goes all the way because he could be our potential savior and give all the Black people who are suffering today all the help that is needed- as well as the white people."
Humphrey went on: "I think that many people may feel that he's not Black enough because he's been raised quite well and not in a rough neighborhood. Before he entered the game, I'm pretty sure he was well aware that his race would have a huge impact on his campaign in terms of how people may treat him. I think he's a very strong driven young man and I admire the fact that he's trying and standing up to everyone."
"America's never had a female or a Black man running for president-and a certain percentage want either one or the other," he adds. "It's anyone's game but I really want Obama to win. I'm sure he'd do a great job because he seems like a very educated man. I'm not a pessimist but I am a realist and something tells me it's just too good to be true."
A Brixton music producer, 18, who would only provide his first name, Reece, has no doubt as to the outcome of the US presidential vote. "I don't think Americans can elect a Black president because he's Black. They don't like Black people. Look what happened that time with Hurricane Katrina," Reece says. "No one gave a damn about the Black people or they would have helped them long time ago."
While Reece believes Hillary Clinton may prevail in the primaries, he thinks she has a lesser chance of becoming president: "I don't know if he can beat Hillary Clinton for the Democratic party nomination- there's a lot of competition in it. A White woman and a Black man. But I think it's harder for a White woman to become president."
White Londoners also believe Obama's challenges are considerable.
"I would like to think that Americans could elect a Black president but I think they wouldn't because I think it's still a very highly segregated country," notes Renee Hogan, 26, a school teacher in West London, Ladbroke Grove. "I'd be absolutely impressed if he became president purely because he would be the first Black president which I think shows how far America has come since the civil rights movement in the 60's. For some reason, I believe he will beat Hillary Clinton for the democratic nominations."
Others Londoners like Sharon Norti, 16, who is a Black student from West London says it's all about the math when it comes to Obama's chances.
"I think the Black people will elect a Black president but the White people won't. I think the white people out number the Black people. It could happen. But I'm not really sure," she says, and adds: "I think he's a really strong person to be the only Black person running to become president, and he's got a lot of people backing him."
Other observers of the U.S. political scene from here, like Shania Anderson, 17, a student, believe the presidential politics have already changed Obama. "I think he's a brave man, but I think he needs to be more real," she says, "Because I keep on seeing him, I even saw him on the news today, he was holding a baby and it seemed all too campaigny. I think if he was to be more real and raw then he'd seem more believable. But I guess it's the usual. You always see the president holding a baby-something they all do. He's no different."
Arsema Yemane, 16, a Black student from London observes: "I mean does America want another Clinton or a Black man? It's now about race and sex."
Londoners have also been following the bruising battle between contenders Obama and Clinton and wonder if there will be a price to pay. "I believe he's gathered well both the White and Black peoples' votes," says Tyrone Henry, 31, a retail advisor. "I feel that if Clinton and Obama continue this confrontation, then it could create a division between the Blacks and Whites."
Allimadi is The Black Star News's London based writer.
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Feedback on Run Tags and Moving Time/Pace Calculation
What is the difference in tagging a Run Activity as one of these Run Types?
1) Run
2) Race
3) Long Run
4) Workout
5) Treadmill
The one difference I see is that by tagging a Run as a Race, Strava modifies the Pace to be the actual Pace instead of the Moving Pace. On all other tagged Run Types, the Moving Pace is used for mile splits (but labeled as Pace). Also, the Elapsed Time is shown at the top of the overview in large vs small font and presumably calculates the pace from the Elapsed Time.
1) I don't see any KB Articles on Run Types, so please elaborate on them
2) Strava should not be using Moving Pace on Run mile splits - its misleading and not accurate. If Strava wishes to display the Moving Pace vs the actual Pace, then Strava should label it as such.
3) I should not have to switch my run to a Race just to see the actual Pace mile splits.
4) IMO Strava should not even use Moving Pace, its not useful. But if they wish to use it, it should be labeled so people are not confused if it is a Moving Pace or the regular Pace. By tagging a run as Race vs Run we are somehow suppose to know that the Pace has been changed from Moving Pace to Pace? Just label the Pace always and show both. For mile splits, GAP and Moving Pace (labeled as just Pace, misleadingly) are of no interest and the true Pace is not shown (unless the run is tagged as a Race)!
Strava - please straighten out your usage of Moving Pace. We need to see our real pace for mile splits - not a massaged # that looks great even if we stopped at every drinking fountain.
Also, on the Run overview page, the Moving Time shown is not the actual Moving Time, its the Time. Garmin defines the following times; Time, Moving Time and Elapsed Time. Strava is overloading the usage of Time and Moving Time. The label on the web page is Moving Time, but the value is Time. Change the label to Time. And in the mile splits, you do the opposite, label the pace as Pace when its really the Moving Pace. Both of these are misleading, and in the case of mile splits do not even have the actual Pace per mile. iPhone App displays Pace as Moving Pace with no option to see the actual Pace and does not label the Pace as Moving Pace either. This needs to be fixed too.
Quite simply - label the correct values - and show the real mile split Paces. Label Moving Time as Moving Time. Label Moving Pace as Moving Pace. Label Time as Time. Label Pace as Pace. And show the actual mile split Paces (not moving pace) despite how the Run is tagged.
connect.garmin.com labels these values correctly and includes both regular and moving times/paces.


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So check it out, pass it on, and keep fighting the battle to preserve the historic character of our old homes.
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For those of us with autoimmune disease, bladder infections (cystitis) as well as kidney infections (pyelonephritis) can be frequent problems. They can be uncomfortable to totally miserable as well as inconvenient and life disrupting. Occasionally either one of these distressing conditions may be accompanied by pain and infection in the urethra, the exit point for urine. Anatomically, women are more prone to these infections than men. It's all in the design.
I battled urinary tract infections (UTIs) for many years. Long before I knew I had Relapsing Polychondritis, I had a tubal pregnancy which "blew up" one ovary and fallopian tube, causing trauma to the bladder. When I left the hospital I wore a foley catheter home and had it for ten days. I wasn't a nurse in those days and received no instruction about the care of that catheter except how to empty the bag. Little did I know that it provided a direct route into my urinary tract. The bacteria loved it, invited all their friends and had a "party" in there as they waltzed right in. Like those occasionally rude party guests, some of them were reluctant to leave.
I had recurring problems with infections and bladder spasms with the accompanying problems of frequency of urination, urgency, pain and discomfort for years. I went through all the diagnostic exams including scopes as well as a particularly barbaric practice involving dilating the urethral opening. Thankfully, they rarely do that particular form of torture any longer. It involved smaller to increasingly large metal tubes being used to stretch the opening. I believe the idea was to make for easier urination and to free up any scarring in that area, however it was finally proven that it was harmful, created new scarring and was oh, so awful to experience. Frankly, I'm surprised the doctors lived through it. It left the patient with such hostility toward the "perpetrator." After that procedure I would head straight for home and sit in a hot bath waiting for relief asking myself why I allowed it.
There should be three goals of any treatment for UTIs. They are to rid the body of the current infection; preserve the integrity of the urinary tract with minimal scarring and damage and to prevent further infection. It is common practice when an infection is suspected by a doctor or lab to take a urine specimen. A culture is usually, or should, be done to determine what kind of organism, if any, is present. Sometimes a sensitivity test is performed in the lab to see which drugs are effective against the organism.
After I became a nurse I still had problems and decided to find out everything I could about urinary tract infections. I read the naturopathic approach as well as the traditional medical approach. I found many helpful hints, ideas and helpful tips.
Next week, we will devote two blogs to what I'll call "Sue's 10 answers to a carefree urinary life." Until then, drink, drink, drink…water that is. See you next week.
Important: The views and opinions expressed in this article are those of the author and not Everyday Health.


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JANE AUSTEN (1775-1817) British
Within the narrow confines of her existence she lived and wrote without affectations of her literary genius. She was only twenty-one as she wrote Pride and Prejudice, her masterpiece, and she followed it up with others. But not until she was already thirty-six did she see any of her novels published. She was the daughter of a curate, dabbling in an art form to which, owing to her sex, was denied authorship of such classics that have stood the test of time. She has now become a cult figure and all over the world societies bearing her name and dedicated to her works have sprang up.
Austen was one of eight children of an English clergyman, and lived a remarkably quiet and domestic life in the rural south of England. She was only 41 when she died probably from Addison's disease. Only after her death the veil of anonymity was lifted and her authorship was acknowledged. The fact that she could break the prejudices of her time and be in step with modern attitudes speaks about her genius: she described ordinary people in everyday life, and yet her works have a modern feel. Her works tend to be 'miniatures of a single class done on a little bit,- two inches wide of ivory.'
She was good natured in her own reconciliation to her limitations and she was content to describe only subjects that she understood, which she lifted to works of art.
She began with sentimental fiction and parodies but soon she found her own distinct voice. In her six full-length novels — Sense and Sensibility (1811), Pride and Prejudice (1813), Mansfield Park (1814), Emma (1815), Persuasion (1817), and Northanger Abbey (written before others but published 1817) — she created the comedy of manners of middle-class English life in her time.
She never married but in all of Austen's novels her heroines are ultimately married.
"It is a truth universally acknowledged, that a single man in possession of a good fortune, must be in want of a wife." (from Pride and Prejudice, 1813)
Austen's unfinished Sanditon was published in 1925.
Note: For further reading- Please refer my post on Jane Austen-was she murdered? dated 15 Nov.2011


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Memorial Mass Offered for Archbishop Sambi
Archbishop Timothy Dolan of New York offered a homily that reflected on the significance of commemorating the nuncio's death on the feast of the Triumph of the Cross.
WASHINGTON — Today, Sept. 14, at the Basilica of the National Shrine of the Immaculate Conception, Catholic Church leaders, members of the Diplomatic Corps and Vice President Joseph Biden gathered for a memorial Mass for Archbishop Pietro Sambi, the former papal nuncio to the United States, who died in July. Cardinal Donald Wuerl of Washington, D.C. provided welcoming remarks, and Archbishop Timothy Dolan of New York offered a homily that reflected on the significance of commemorating the nuncio's death on the feast of the Triumph of the Cross.
Editor's note: The following article ran in July, following Archbishop Sambi's death.
WASHINGTON — The death of Archbishop Pietro Sambi, the Holy See's representative to the United States, prompted expressions of sadness and esteem from Church leaders here and abroad.
Dubbed the "Super-Nuncio" by his many admirers in the Church, Archbishop Sambi personified the best of the Holy See's diplomatic corps, combining pastoral sensitivity with an in-depth expertise in high-stakes negotiations — gifts on display in flash points like Jerusalem and Cyprus. While a series of striking U.S. episcopal appointments drew applause from orthodox Catholics, the nuncio also earned praise for his role in the the 2008 visit of Pope Benedict XVI to the United States, when the Pontiff met with clergy abuse victims.
Archbishop Sambi died July 27 at Johns Hopkins Medical Center in Baltimore following complications from lung surgery. He was 73.
UPDATE: Archbishop Timothy Dolan of New York, President of the U.S. Conference of Catholic Bishops, will be the main celebrant at a memorial Mass for Archbishop Sambi on September 14, at noon, at the Basilica of the National Shrine of the Immaculate Conception in Washington. The date for the Memorial Mass coincides with the fall meeting of the USCCB Administrative Committee, and Archbishop Dolan invited bishops from around the country to concelebrate at the Mass.
"As the personal representative of our Holy Father Pope Benedict XVI, Archbishop Sambi enjoyed the highest respect and deepest affection of the bishops of the United States and of our Catholic people," said Archbishop Dolan, in a statement issued July 28 that marked the papal nuncio's death.
"He played an indispensible role in the coordination of the visit of Pope Benedict XVI to our country in 2008, and so enabled our entire nation to see the wonderfully warm solicitude of the Holy Father for America," Archbishop Dolan added, underscoring the nuncio's dual role, as both the Pope's personal representative to the local Church and as the ambassador of the Holy See to the United States.
Cardinal Donald Wuerl of Washington expressed deep sadness at the death of the Vatican diplomat, who became a trusted friend and collaborator during their extensive preparations for the papal visit.
"I thank God that I was able this Sunday to go to the hospital and anoint Archbishop Sambi. That is something I will always cherish," said Cardinal Wuerl in an interview that recalled the nuncio's warmth, humor and generous participation in archdiocesan events.
"He could find something to laugh about, no matter what the situation involved," said the cardinal. "As the Pope's representative here, Archbishop Sambi put a face on that presence that was happy, cheerful and welcoming. We saw that same warm spirit during the Pope's visit, and after the Holy Father's departure, his caring presence remained in the person of Archbishop Sambi."
Indeed, as the nation's capital prepared for that papal visit, Archbishop Sambi underscored the central role of the Vicar of Christ, noting that the Pope "comes to strengthen the faith, the hope and love of the Catholic Church in the United States."
He expressed his hope that the Pope's visit would "bring a new wind of Pentecost ... a new springtime" to the U.S. Church. In fact, the historic trip served as a groundbreaking opportunity for the Holy Father to apologize directly to the American people for the clergy abuse scandal. Pope Benedict also met personally with victims.
While preparing for that trip, the nuncio also echoed the Holy See's ongoing concerns about the U.S. invasion of Iraq — a "pre-emptive" action that elicited strong criticism from Pope John Paul II. In a published interview, Archbishop Sambi underscored "the deep conviction of the Holy See that war must be always the last option. All other options have to be tried before starting a war. A war is always a sign of human failure in reaching an agreement."
'We Will Miss His Smile'
Archbishop Sambi traveled throughout the United States for the ordination of new bishops, among other obligations.
Archbishop Charles Chaput of Denver — now the archbishop-designate of Philadelphia — remembered several recent trips by the nuncio, and said his presence "lifted the hearts, minds and souls of all those he met. We will miss his smile and his presence very much."
Later, in a public statement, Archbishop Chaput remembered "a man of great apostolic energy. Anyone who met him was immediately aware of his intense love for the Church and his enthusiasm for the Gospel. That visible love and enthusiasm was a source of great support for the bishops of the United States."
Papal nuncios are responsible for the vetting and nomination of bishops. Following his arrival in Washington in 2005, some Church insiders applauded a series of strong episcopal candidates, who have tended to be unapologetic in their articulation of Catholic teaching.
"Under Sambi's watch, we have had a striking series of good appointments. These bishops are orthodox and unapologetic about it. They stand for the teaching and discipline of the Catholic Church. That is the policy — if you will — they seem determined to pursue as bishops," said Russell Shaw, a spokesman for the USCCB between 1969-1987 and the author of Nothing to Hide: Secrecy, Communication and Communion in the Catholic Church.
"Clearly, this is not an accident," Shaw added. "This represents a deliberate policy decision for all the people involved in the selection process, including the nuncio."
The papal nuncio's unexpected death ended a life that defined the unique talents of Vatican diplomats. Apostolic nuncios employ their broad range of contacts and pastoral gifts to play a critical but often unseen role, smoothing tensions and moving opposing forces closer to a resolution.
Born in 1938, Pietro Sambi was ordained a priest in 1964 in the Diocese of San Marino-Montefeltro, Italy. He earned doctorates in theology and canon law. He entered the Diplomatic Corps of the Holy See in 1969, accepting a post in Cameroon. Subsequent posts included Jerusalem, Cuba, Algeria, Nicaragua, Belgium and India. He was made a bishop in 1985, and then served as pro-apostolic nuncio in Burundi and Indonesia. In 1998, he was appointed apostolic nuncio to Israel and Cyprus and apostolic delegate to Jerusalem and Palestine.
Service in the Holy Land
According to some of his closest associates, his talents were employed to greatest advantage during his service in the Holy Land, where sectarian disputes, the ongoing exodus of Christians, and the Holy See's complex relationship with Israel required his seasoned expertise.
Franciscan Father Pierbattista Pizzaballa, custos of the Custody of the Holy Land, remembered Archbishop Sambi as a diplomat who was "also very direct."
"He played an important role in the preparation and management of the visit of Pope John Paul II to the Holy Land" — a groundbreaking papal pilgrimage that hinged on carefully prepared "gestures and speeches."
Father Pizzaballa suggested that Archbishop Sambi "played an essential role during the difficult period of the second intifada and, in particular, [during] the so-called "siege of the Nativity" [when the Israel Defense Forces occupied Bethlehem and tried to capture wanted Palestinian militants. Dozens of them sought refuge in the Church of the Nativity]. I met him personally after these events, when he gave his support to the newly organized Hebrew-speaking Catholic community."
Through his years of service in the Holy Land, said Father Pizzaballa, the nuncio demonstrated a great love for the local Church and its rich legacy.
"After his departure for the United States, he maintained contact with the land that he always loved." Throughout his years in Washington, D.C., he continued "to support the Holy Land, in particular the initiatives of the Franciscan Foundation in the Holy Land, holding conferences, receptions and similar initiatives at the nunciature."
Like many of the archbishop's friends and associates, the priest recalled a Church leader with "a contagious and genuine optimism. ... And he knew how to transmit to anyone his love for the Church, which he served with dignity."
When Archbishop Sambi left the Holy Land, Israeli officials remembered a Church leader who had helped to pave the way for an increase in pilgrims to the area, after political violence and sectarian tensions discouraged such travel. Israeli Minister of Tourism Avraham Hirchson called Archbishop Sambi a "friend of the state of Israel and the people of Israel."
"I think you did for peace in the Middle East more than many people we see every day in the newspaper. For the first time, you built a relationship between us and the Palestinian Ministry of Tourism," Hirchson told the archbishop in published remarks.
"If 300,000 tourists passed our borders this year, and last year there were only 51,000, it is because of your wonderful work," the Israeli minister added.
In Rome, the U.S. ambassador to the Holy See, Miguel Diaz, released a statement that identified the nuncio as a trusted collaborator with "a profound understanding of the rich and diverse reality of the United States. He was a superb diplomat whose skills left a lasting impact in places where he served."
A high-placed Church source said that the Vatican had planned to appoint Archbishop Sambi as prefect of the Prefecture for the Economic Affairs of the Holy See, the dicastery which handles financial matters.
Instead, Church officials there also greeted the news of his unexpected death with sadness.
Said Cardinal Renato Martino, honorary president of the Dignitatis Humanae Institute, "He was appreciated highly in the diplomatic world."
Register senior editor Joan Frawley Desmond writes from Chevy Chase, Maryland.
Register Rome correspondent Edward Pentin contributed to this report.


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Reach Out to Others for Support
The Leukemia & Lymphoma Society's (LLS's) support groups are the perfect place to talk with other people affected by blood cancers, including patients, family members and caregivers. The groups provide mutual support and offer the opportunity to discuss anxieties and concerns with others who share the same experiences. This sharing strengthens the family bond and enhances everyone's ability to cope with cancer.
Family Support Groups
The Leukemia & Lymphoma Society (LLS) Family Support Groups program gives patients and their families a place to go where they can share information, education and feelings in a comfortable and caring environment.
Family Support Groups are for anyone affected by blood cancer and are free. There are currently 130 groups near some of our chapters and in outlying areas, with the number of groups growing each year. Groups generally meet once a month at a library, a local conference room or at LLS's chapters.
Two credentialed health/mental health professionals who have extensive oncology and group work experience facilitate all Family Support Groups. They're prepared to handle sensitive issues such as loss, guilt, treatment questions and family stressors.
The groups are not a replacement for psychotherapy. They're designed to provide mutual support and education to members who may feel a little less alone by meeting with others whose situations are similar to their own. Family Support Groups can be looked at as a coping tool, in conjunction with your or a loved one's medical treatment.
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Unions, deep-pocketed liberals boost super PAC funds
- Labor scrambling to undo the 2010 election results in the states
- Two major Republican donors died last year
- Other GOP-aligned groups are likely to spend heavily in 2014
WASHINGTON — Labor unions and deep-pocketed donors promoting liberal causes are flexing their political muscle and have overtaken conservative billionaires in the race to fund super PACs, a USA TODAY analysis of new campaign-finance reports shows.
Nearly three dozen individuals and groups made donations of $500,000 or more to super PACs in 2013, pumping $62.6 million into these super-charged committees that can spend unlimited amounts to influence elections.
More than 87% of the money flowed from Democrats or donors backing liberal efforts, such as Keystone XL pipeline foe Tom Steyer, and big labor organizations, such as the AFL-CIO.
The early gush of liberal money underscores the high stakes of November's midterm elections. Democrats face a serious threat to their majority in the Senate, where Republicans need to net six seats to take control of the chamber. A Democratic super PAC focused on Senate races, the Senate Majority PAC, was among the big beneficiaries of liberal largesse, bringing in $8.6 million last year.
Democratic strategists expect to be outspent by conservative outside groups, such as Americans for Prosperity, and are moving quickly to build their campaign war chests to support a network of interconnected liberal groups. Americans for Prosperity, a non-profit affiliated with the billionaire brothers Charles and David Koch, had spent more than $24 million on ads slamming President Obama's health-care law through the end of last week. This week, the group announced a new round of ads targeting three Democrats.
Among liberal groups, the American Federation of State, County and Municipal Employees has pumped nearly $2.2 million into several closely aligned Democratic super PACs, including the Senate Majority PAC; the House Majority PAC, focused on House races; and American Bridge 21st Century, a super PAC digging up opposition research on Republican congressional and White House candidates.
"By pooling and combining resources, we can try to create a level playing field," said Brian Weeks, the union's political director.
Labor groups are marshaling their funds for this year's state battles in which 36 governors and a slew of state legislators are up for re-election. Big GOP wins in 2010 gave Republicans 29 governors' seats and control of both legislative chambers in more than two dozen states, helping spark a welter of legislation to limit union clout and to contain the cost of public-employee pensions as GOP officials sought to rein in budgets.
"We don't want to be as unprepared as in 2010," said AFL-CIO political director Michael Podhorzer. The union has moved nearly $2.4 million into super PACs and can spend millions more on outreach efforts to its members outside the campaign-finance system. "We're not leaving the federal field. It's important that Republicans not take control of the Senate," he said. "But every day, there is more damage being done at the state level."
Among the key targets for organized labor: Pennsylvania, where Republican Gov. Tom Corbett, has said he would sign a pending legislative measure that would end automatic payroll deductions from public employees' paychecks. Corbett is up for re-election this year.
No Republicans were among the top five super PAC donors in 2013, a departure from the previous year when a trio of Republican billionaires – casino magnate Sheldon Adelson, Dallas industrialist Harold Simmons and Houston home builder Bob Perry – dominated the list. Perry and Simmons died last year after donating a combined $2.1 million to conservative super PACs.
No super PACs reported donations from Adelson in 2013.
Instead, the California Democrat Tom Steyer tops the new list of super PAC mega-donors in 2013, pumping more than $11 million into his affiliated super PACs as the billionaire environmentalist seeks to make climate change a decisive issue in federal and state races, records show. (That total doesn't include an additional $8.5 million Steyer spent last year to help Democrat Terry McAuliffe win the governor's race in Virginia, a key presidential battleground in 2016.)
Chris Lehane, a senior adviser to Steyer, said the political team is spending the first few months of this year assembling its budget and plans for November. Don't expect Steyer to retreat, he said.
"The takeaway from 2013 is that you can use climate as a political wedge issue to both support those candidates who are willing to embrace climate and use it in a devastating way against those who adopt an anti-science position," Lehane said.
Steyer hasn't ruled out slamming Democrats, either. Sen. Mary Landrieu, D-La., up for re-election in November, is one of five senators who support the Keystone XL pipeline that Steyer's NextGen Climate group lists on its website as a potential target of a commercial.
In the No. 2 position among the big givers of 2013: former New York City mayor Michael Bloomberg, who gave most of his contributions to super PACs promoting his gun-control message. The Republican-turned-independent politician and businessman donated $2.5 million – more than a quarter of his super PAC giving in 2013 – to the Senate Majority PAC.
In all, the spending by the 34 mega-donors who contributed $500,000 or more to super PACs last year accounted for nearly half of the $136.1 million raised by all such groups in 2013.


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Quvenzhané Wallis Rocks Puppy Purse at Oscar Luncheon
The Best Actress nominee keeps the furry fashion coming at Monday's Oscar luncheon
It's more puppy love for Quvenzhané Wallis!
The 9-year-old star of Beasts of the Southern Wild hit the red carpet at Monday's Oscar nominees luncheon in Beverly Hills with another one of her pet purses on hand.
"That's my signature," she told Ellen DeGeneres during a January visit to her talk show, where Wallis admitted owning close to 20 of the doggy accessory, designed by Poochie & Co.
For Monday's event, the starlet – who is the youngest-ever Best Actress nominee – opted for complementary colors, pairing her purple dress with a hot pink purse that matched her ballet flats.
Wonder which lucky mutt will make the cut on Oscar night.
The 85th annual Academy Awards will air live on Sunday, Feb. 24, on ABC from the Dolby Theatre in Hollywood.


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US Equal Employment Opportunity Commission
Judge Grants Order Against Inquiries that "Intimidate ... Needlessly"
PORTLAND, Ore. — A federal district court has ordered an employer to stop questioning Hispanic farm workers who filed charges of sexual harassment and retaliation with the U.S. Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC) concerning their immigration status, employment history and, in one woman's case, her sexual history. In June 2009, the federal agency sued Willamette Tree Wholesale, Inc. of Molalla, Ore., alleging that workers were sexually harassed and threatened in retaliation for reporting the harassment. The EEOC also charged that one Latina farm worker was repeatedly raped by her supervisor.
The EEOC, together with the claimants represented by the Oregon Law Center, sought a protective order in response to requests by Willamette Tree's lawyers for certain information. They argued that the company's inquiries would have a chilling effect. In an order issued last week, U.S. Magistrate Judge Paul Papak of U.S. District Court for the District of Oregon, Portland division, specifically prohibited the company's attorneys from asking questions concerning the alleged rape victim's immigration status, whether she has ever used another name, her prior sexual history and her reasons for not contacting police after the sexual assaults. It also bars discovery of the immigration status and third-party employment records for all workers participating in the case.
The court stated that "the public interest would be far better served" if meritorious discrimination claims were presented by immigrants regardless of their status, rather than if the "potentially chilling effect" of scrutinizing plaintiffs' documentation prevented workers from coming forward.
Judge Papak also found that the female farm worker's sexual history is "not clearly relevant" to the claims of the case and would have "clear prejudicial effect" on the lawsuit: "to permit Willamette Tree to make inquiries into [her] sexual or romantic history would intimidate [her] needlessly." He rejected Willamette Tree's arguments to depose the worker as to why she did not contact law enforcement after the sexual violence, by observing that the woman had already testified on record "that her supervisor threatened her and her family with violent reprisal should she tell anyone that he had raped her."
EEOC Regional Attorney William R. Tamayo said, "Judge Papak's order gives hope to victims of sexual harassment at work. By refusing to re-victimize the victim with needless attack on her sexual history and immigration status, the court provides key protections not only for the individual involved in this case, but ultimately for others who have been in her situation: immigrants, females, workers driven to keep their jobs, and the targets of sexual assault and retaliation."
"The EEOC has seen an alarming rise in harassment cases involving egregious sexual assaults being committed against female workers, particularly those from immigrant communities," Tamayo continued. These include suits against AllStar Fitness in Seattle on behalf of a Latina janitor who allegedly had been raped multiple times; La Pianta L.C.C., which does business as Frenchman Hills Vineyard in Othello, Wash., alleging that a supervisor sexually assaulted a Latina worker; and a suit with the Oregon Law Center against Woodburn, Ore.-based Wilcox Farms resulting in a $260,000 settlement in a sexual harassment case that involved a physical sexual assault. Additionally, the U.S. Court of Appeals for the Ninth Circuit affirmed a jury verdict of $1,000,000 in favor of the EEOC against Coalinga, Calif.-based Harris Farms on behalf of a Latina farm worker who charged she was raped by her supervisor and retaliated against.
Mavel Morales, attorney with the Oregon Law Center, stated, "Our client had to overcome enormous challenges to speak out against sexual harassment in this case. We are grateful that Judge Papak has prohibited the defendants from pursuing a line of questioning that would needlessly intimidate her and discourage workers from coming forward with similar claims in the future."
The case (EEOC v. Willamette Tree Wholesale, Inc. (CV-09-690-PK) is scheduled for trial on February 8, 2011.
The EEOC enforces federal laws prohibiting employment discrimination. Further information about the EEOC is available on its web site at www.eeoc.gov.


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Total so far: 9,050 miles (14,565 km)
After a torturous flight with far too many stops from Costa Rica I've finally wound up in Caracas, Venezuela. My first task is to change some money and this I'm able to do at the airport in a dark corner away from prying eyes. Now, why would I do this you ask? Well, the government exchange rate is 6.3 Bolivars to the dollar, the street value is around 650 Bolivars. Your choice is for it to be either the most expensive country in the world or the cheapest one you have ever visited, I chose the latter. An example, a bottle of beer costs about 5p or 7 US cents. While on the road the locals keep telling me how dangerous the country is, but the reality is far different. I feel perfectly safe, and everyone that I meet is lovely. It is hot, and I'm so glad when I start climbing up into the mountains and the temperature drops. My highest pass is just over 11,000ft and I'm glad to have a great downhill into Merida soon after. Merida is the adventure capital of the country, but there are no tourists other than one Frenchman I meet in the hostel. Not a pretty town but the setting in its valley is wonderful. When I come to move on I start to hear rumors about the border being closed with Colombia. Nobody can give me a definitive answer, so I just have to push on. When I get to the border in San Antonio I'm told that it's closed and I can't cross. Helpfully the soldiers say the Northern border crossing is open and I should go there. Unfortunately, it's a 10-day ride through the hottest, steamiest part of the country, and all in the wrong direction. After sweating it out for 10days, the military checkpoints start coming thick and fast. Each one becomes harder to get through as I get closer to the border. Finally, Colombia is only 400yds away, but between my goal and I stand a row of serious looking soldiers. Carefully riding up so as not to startle them they indicate that it would be best for my health if I get off the bike. No amount of negotiation on my part will make them to budge, the whole border is now closed. It is now time to fall back on my cunning plan. This mainly entails riding back up the road and diving into the bush where the soldiers can't see me. Another half a mile in, then turn back towards Colombia, simple. This all go's swimmingly until a border patrol catches me, oops. They do get a bit shouty, and pointy with their guns at this stage before marching me back under arrest to the road. They put me in a room and do a bit of pointing with fingers, and talking at me with loud serious voices over the next hour or so. Finally, they give up as they decide that I am more of an inconvenience if they keep me, so they sent me on my way with a very large flea in my ear. Now it's time to invoke my even more cunning Plan, a giant catapult! No, not really, it involves getting on a plane... BORING!


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Upstart Wood-Fired Pizzeria in Nothing, Arizona
The town of Nothing, Arizona, sounds like something straight out of Duel, Breakdown, or any number of psycho-stalker-trucker movies. A town in name only, it's basically a shell of a gas station in rural northwestern Arizona surrounded by swaths of federally owned land.
There's no reason to go there—especially now that the former owner sold it and ripped out the gas tanks. But its new owner, Mike Jensen, hopes to make it a destination in part through wood-fired pizza:
A good chunk of Jensen's plan hinges on his pizza. For the past four years, Jensen has made a living driving his mobile wood-fired pizza oven around the West to various events. He has become a mainstay at some annual events and boasts of people waiting in line for two or three hours to get a pie at a NASCAR event.
I love this story. It's yet another perfect example of the rugged (and kooky) individualist spirit that has made for some of America's greatest moments. I would love to see Jensen succeed.
If you want to visit Jensen's pizzeria in Nothing, good luck finding it. According to Wikipedia, it's "located 50 miles north of Phoenix and roughly 20 miles south of Wikieup.... It is west of Bagdad at milepost 148 1/2 on U.S. Route 93... between Wickenburg and Kingman, on the route from Las Vegas to Phoenix."
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Books & Materials
Newsletter Archive
Home, Garden, and DIY
March 2017
"If you share your home with a cat, you know that cats are experts at relaxing…they are not great at arts and crafts. That's where you come in."
~ from Carin Oliver's
Cat Castles
Recent Releases
Harvest: Unexpected Projects Using 47 Extraordinary Garden Plants
Stefani Bittner and Alethea Harampolis
If you have trouble deciding between style and substance when it comes to your garden, this eclectic volume may help you find a balance. Written by landscape designers and illustrated with striking photographs,
will guide you through designing, cultivating, harvesting, and using all kinds of common garden plants. Some are unexpectedly edible -- lavender paired with chocolate mint makes delicious tea, and chrysanthemums are tasty in a salad -- while others have external or aesthetic applications, such as an apricot facial mask or dyes made from turmeric and blueberry. Stylish yet unfussy,
is "good for gardeners of any type" (
Library Journal
Bowls of Plenty: Recipes for Healthy and Delicious Whole Grain Meals
Carolynn Carreño
There's something inherently satisfying about a one-bowl meal -- especially if the recipe comes from this new collection by award-winning food writer Carolynn Carreño. "Flavor first" is her guiding philosophy, and it's on full display in dishes like butternut-squash risotto with slow-cooked kale, goat's milk rice pudding with raisins, or Umbrian farro and mozzarella salad. In addition to sharing anecdotes from her career and de-mystifying some lesser-known grains, Carreño also provides guidelines for building your own bowls with whatever you've got in your kitchen. One-bowl aficionados looking for further healthy ideas may also want to try Sara Forte's
The Sprouted Kitchen Bowl and Spoon
A Touch of Farmhouse Charm: Easy DIY Projects to Add a Warm and Rustic Feel...
Liz Fourez
Though magazines and Pinterest may make the weathered-wood-and-whitewash look seem impossible, rustic country chic isn't beyond the reach of dedicated DIYers. Blogger Liz Fourez ought to know -- she's spent years renovating her old farmhouse with DIY furniture, décor, and crafts, and now she's sharing her experiences in this breezy, accessible book. Step-by-step instructions for each project will help to keep you on point, while hundreds of photos overflowing with burlap, wood, and wire offer ample inspiration. No matter where you live or what your skill level,
A Touch of Farmhouse Charm
delivers on the promise of its title.
Cat Castles: 20 Cardboard Habitats You Can Build Yourself
Carin Oliver
It is a well-known fact that no cat can resist a cardboard box. With this book, plus some tools and gumption, you can transform that tempting box into an even more alluring structure. Whether you want something tailored to cat behavior -- such as nap tubes or a hanging scratching pad -- or something more whimsical -- such as a rocket, a pirate ship, or the titular castle -- you'll find it here, with illustrated instructions. Wrapping up with a "Meet the Models" gallery of adorable felines,
Cat Castles
is a quirky yet practical read that's perfect for Jackson Galaxy fans and cat fanciers of all kinds.
DIY Beauty
200 Tips, Techniques & Recipes for Natural Beauty
Shannon Buck
Shopping for beauty products can elicit two kinds of sticker shock: mainstream products can be packed with unpronounceable ingredients, while organic products can be prohibitively pricey. You can avoid both pitfalls with this thorough, photo-illustrated guide to homemade natural beauty products. Offering options for an impressive range of skin and hair types, these recipes are also rich in context, including details about the science of essential oils, sourcing fresh ingredients, and finding vegan alternatives (among many other topics). Whether you're concocting products for yourself or gifting them to others,
200 Tips
is sure to pique the exploratory spirit of DIY beauty devotees.
Homemade Beauty: 150 Simple Beauty Recipes Made from All-Natural Ingredients
Annie Strole
Unlike a lot of DIY beauty books, this one is just as "simple" as the title promises. In fact, many of the all-natural ingredients in this debut from blogger Annie Strole can be found in the average grocery store or pharmacy. Recipes for hair (Coconut Lavender Shampoo), skin (Detoxifying Blueberry Mask), and body (Lemongrass Bug Repellant) are coded by icons indicating what hair and skin types they work with, and whether they're one-time use items or suitable for gift-giving. Uncomplicated and affordable, the recipes in
Homemade Beauty
are ideal for those who like to experiment with beauty products, as well as those who are committed to non-toxic and cruelty-free cosmetics.
Do It Gorgeously: How to Make Less Toxic, Less Expensive, and More Beautiful Products
Sophie Uliano
Lauded as "a Mary Poppins for the new millennium" (
Good Housekeeping
) and "ever so eco-chic" (
Los Angeles Confidential
), bestselling author Sophie Uliano has appeared on
and other TV shows to proclaim that "clueless is out -- and crafty is in!" Her book
Do It Gorgeously
equips readers with the know-how to make their own non-toxic beauty products, household cleaners, and much more. Uliano also shares straight-from-grandma advice on gardening, cooking, and fixing things around the house -- and throws in a simple, no-machines-required workout to boot -- all in a lighthearted, no-pressure style.
The Recipe for Radiance: Discover Beauty's Best-Kept Secrets in Your Kitchen
Alexis Wolfer
Employing a witty and welcoming tone, blogger and TV personality Alexis Wolfer invites you to "cook yourself beautiful" in this antidote to typical diet books. Celebrity cameos are sprinkled throughout the chapters, each of which matches a beauty concern to recipes for food-based solutions that you can apply (cantaloupe and carrot mask, basil soothing spray) or eat (orange sunshine soup, kale chips with spicy cucumber dip). Made primarily from easy-to-find ingredients, these recipes are easy and economical, giving them a broad appeal. Curious DIYers can continue exploring natural and kitchen-based methods in Jolene Hart's
Eat Pretty
Goop Clean Beauty
by the editors of "lifestyle collective" Goop.
Contact your librarian for more great books!
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Posts tagged 'Lord's Resistance Army'
Child Soldiers Are Unfortunately Nothing New
President Abraham Lincoln had recently signed the act of Congress creating the Medal of Honor. Secretary of War William Stanton personally awarded the first medals. On September 16, 1863, it was recieved by Willie Johnston, He was 13 years old and only 5 feet tall. He had enlisted in the army at the age of 11, and was awarded the highest medal for his bravery during the Peninsula Campaign when he was 12.


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Pilasinee Kittikachorn, a partner in the Bangkok office, tells the story of working on the integration of two big mobile companies in Southeast Asia.
Cary Trainor, principal in the firm's Chicago office, talks about helping to develop an agenda for an Alzheimer's nonprofit—and delivering meaningful change.
Learn how Aparna Bharadwaj, principal in the Singapore office, tackled the task of improving productivity growth in Singapore.
Frauke Uekermann, a principal in BCG's Stuttgart office, explains how she was involved in using a scientific approach to help the World Food Programme discover the most efficient way to feed those who have fled their war-torn nation.
Johanna Benesty, a principal in the firm's Paris office, tells the story of partnering with a health care client to revamp its approach toward tackling health challenges in developing countries.
Working with a client on a long-term project, says Kaori Uehigashi, a partner in the Helsinki office, is proof of the deep trust the team has been able to build.
María López, principal in the Madrid office, discusses how her team delivered impact to a pharmaceutical company by interacting with and enabling the entire organization.
Helping a well-established airline find new sources of value meant challenging senior leaders to think broadly about the foundations of the business, says principal Pallavi Kansal, based in Atlanta.


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Newton is a town in Rockingham county, New Hampshire. It was formed in 1749 and has gone by the following other name/s: South Hampton. For more information, contact the county at P.O. Box 375, Newton 03858. On the attached map, Newton is shown as 21 in Rockingham.
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You can always count on me
I got no time to be wasteful, treat my time like it's rare
I appalled at the fact that you think I got it to spare
I got so many folk, pulling me every which where
They bombard me problems, niggas think that I care
They be clogging my air
But I just dismiss it
They say I'm unfair, they depend on me to fix it
They say I don't give back, they say that I'm evil
Help yourself please before you expect me too
I got so many hoes, that vie for attention
I aint saying no names, they would die for a mention
They love my sense of humour, they say I'm a clown
They say I can be insensitive but they stay around
And it's normally a model, nigga, shocked that I got 'em
But way before the deal, was never a problem
Y'all judging it wrong, you think this what I offer
But it's all in the mind, more about what I taught her
Solo maintenance, no Victoria secrets
All I ask is that they make the bed when they leave it
We can be in the PJ, could be at the Clearview
You talk to the pilot from your seat, can hear you
Some niggas got beef with me
But I'm an adult so it's not I'm afraid
It's that I know the results
And the song never changes
Sung from the pulpit
My time is important I got enough of the bullshit
I don't wanna waste your time
I got so much I could be doing with mine
Why would I waste your time
You handle your shit, I handle mine
That way it's all good
It's all, it's all, it's all good
It's all good
That way it's all good
It's all, it's all, it's all good
It's all good
I can show you a mansion show you some cars
It speaks in volumes that I'm showing you bars
The money means nothing you make it you lose it
Some niggas stay broke and just make up excuses
I could be out the country hiding under the bucket
Shop when I land, I aint checking no luggage
Bet I give it my all, I can give you a quarter
But even in that I can give you slaughter
I can be at the jeweller, can be at the theatre
Can be at the strip club or can be with the Realtor
I can wanna relax and vacay with dude
I can be anywhere that means away from you
From the kid on the block, selling dope
Now I'm in VIP behind a velvet rope
I tap shawty on the shoulder, tell her to go
She say she depressed, I'm helping her cope
I can take her to Gucci, can take her to Mike Korrs
If you had the World what would you strive for?
It's a gift and a curse
Everything is a drawback
I could be in grey-house but nigga I'm off that
It's the size of your heart when your facing a wall
Are you afraid of heights or afraid of the fall?
The song never changes, sung from the pulpit